The Armenian College of Nursing & Health Sciences (ACNHS) is a higher education institution operating under Armenian national education standards.

The BSN curriculum integrates biological sciences, behavioral sciences, nursing theory, concurrent supervised clinical practice, leadership, research, and community health.

All major clinical specialty nursing courses — including Medical-Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, and Geriatric Nursing — are delivered with concurrent theory instruction and supervised clinical practice during the same academic term.

Upon completion of the BSN program, graduates will be able to:

• 1Apply clinical judgment in complex patient care situations.
• 2Deliver safe, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care.
• 3Integrate ethical, legal, and professional standards into practice.
• 4Demonstrate effective interdisciplinary communication.
• 5Utilize research and evidence to improve healthcare outcomes.
• 6Provide culturally competent care across diverse populations.
• 7Demonstrate leadership and delegation in clinical settings.

Clinical instruction at ACNHS:

• Occurs in hospitals and healthcare facilities.
• Is supervised by qualified nursing faculty.
• Includes direct patient care.
• Is evaluated through competency-based assessment.
• Is documented per course and term.

All nursing faculty must:

• Hold active nursing licensure in their jurisdiction.
• Possess a minimum of a Master's degree in Nursing or related health field.
• Have clinical practice experience.
• Demonstrate competency in clinical instruction.

Transfer credit may be awarded for prerequisite sciences and general education courses.

Nursing courses may be considered for transfer credit only if:

• Theory and clinical were completed concurrently.
• Clinical hours are fully documented.
• Course syllabi are provided for review.
• Minimum grade equivalent to C (2.0) was achieved.

Students must:

• Complete 124 semester credits.
• Complete all required clinical hours.
• Successfully complete the Capstone Preceptorship (NURS 420).
• Meet professional conduct standards throughout the program.

Students must consistently demonstrate:

• Ethical behavior in all academic and clinical settings.
• Respectful communication with peers, faculty, and patients.
• Accountability for academic and clinical responsibilities.
• Strict adherence to patient safety standards.

Graduates seeking licensure outside Armenia are solely responsible for meeting the regulatory requirements of the jurisdiction in which they apply. ACNHS makes no representation regarding licensure eligibility in any specific state, country, or territory.

Upon graduation, students receive Lifetime Membership in the Armenian Nurses Association of the United States (ANA-US), a nonprofit professional organization supporting continued professional development and networking for Armenian nursing graduates worldwide.

The Armenian College of Nursing & Health Sciences (ACNHS) is a higher education institution operating under Armenian national education standards.

The ASN program prepares graduates for entry-level registered nursing practice through integrated theory instruction and concurrent supervised clinical experience.

All specialty nursing courses — including Medical-Surgical, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Psychiatric/Mental Health, and Geriatric Nursing — are delivered with concurrent theory and supervised clinical practice during the same academic term.

Graduates of the ASN program will be able to:

• 1Provide safe, patient-centered nursing care.
• 2Apply clinical judgment in common healthcare situations.
• 3Administer medications safely.
• 4Demonstrate effective communication.
• 5Integrate ethical and legal standards into practice.
• 6Collaborate within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Clinical instruction at ACNHS:

• Occurs in supervised healthcare settings.
• Is delivered concurrently with theory.
• Includes direct patient care responsibilities.
• Is evaluated through competency-based assessment.
• Requires completion of all assigned hours.

Nursing faculty must:

• Hold active nursing licensure.
• Possess a minimum of a Master's degree in Nursing or related health field.
• Demonstrate clinical practice experience.
• Meet institutional teaching competency standards.

Prerequisite sciences and general education courses may be transferred if:

• Completed at a recognized institution.
• Minimum grade of C (2.0) achieved.
• Laboratory components verified for sciences.

Nursing courses may only be transferred if:

• Theory and clinical were completed concurrently.
• Clinical hours are documented.
• Course syllabi are submitted for review.
• Coursework completed within the past 5 years.

Students must:

• Complete all required credit hours.
• Complete all required clinical hours.
• Successfully complete the Capstone Clinical Integration (NURS 420).
• Meet professional conduct standards throughout the program.

Graduates are responsible for meeting all regulatory requirements of the jurisdiction in which licensure is sought. ACNHS makes no representation regarding licensure eligibility in any specific state, country, or territory.

Upon graduation, students receive Lifetime Membership in the Armenian Nurses Association of the United States (ANA-US), a nonprofit professional organization supporting continued professional development and networking for Armenian nursing graduates worldwide.